Stuffed Pears Recipe Sandsquish

• 1/2 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
• 1/2 cup macaroon crumbs
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind
• 6 large pears, peeled
• 1/3 cup sherry, Marsala wine or peach nectar

1. Mix almonds, macaroon crumbs, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and orange rind.
2. Cut pears in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
3. Lightly fill each half with crumb mixture.
4. Put 2 halves together and secure with toothpicks.
5. Arrange in 8-inch square dish; sprinkle with remaining sugar and sherry.
6. Cover with wax paper.
7. Microwave with 650 watts for 4 minutes; rotate dish 1/2 turn.
8. Microwave with 650 watts for 3 to 5 minutes more.

blanched almonds, macaroon crumbs, brown sugar, orange rind, sherry

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/stuffed-pears-30633 (may not work)